Proverbs 20:29
Proverbs 20:29
The glory of young men is their strength: and the beauty of old men is the grey head.
This verse is a celebration of the beauty that comes with both youth and aging. It reminds us that strength and beauty are not limited to a particular age or stage of life. The verse celebrates the vitality of youth and the wisdom of age, suggesting that both are gifts from God. Birthdays give us the opportunity to reflect on the different seasons of life, and how we can honor both our youth and our age. As we grow older, we gain experiences, insights, and understanding that enhance the beauty of our lives. There is beauty in wisdom, and the gray hairs of old age represent a life lived with purpose and integrity. Youth may be filled with strength and energy, but aging brings with it a depth of understanding, resilience, and grace. Birthdays are a time to celebrate both the strength of youth and the beauty of age, knowing that God has a purpose for each season of our lives. We are called to honor God in all the stages of our lives, whether in our youth, our prime, or in our later years. Each stage is beautiful in its own way, and each one contributes to the fullness of the life God has planned for us.
Proverbs 9:11
For by me thy days shall be multiplied and the years of thy life shall be increased.
Proverbs 17:22
A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.
Job 5:26
Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.
Luke 2:52
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.